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John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS Will Make West End Premiere


Fifty years since it was first recorded at BBC Television Centre in 1974, the “greatest British sitcom of all time” (Radio Times) Fawlty Towers, has been adapted for the West End stage by comedy legend John Cleese and will premiere at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on Wednesday 15 May.

Wabanaki REACH and Threadbare Theatre Workshop Present WHERE THE RIVER WIDENS in September


As part of Wabanaki REACH’s truth-telling initiative, Beyond the Claims- Stories from the Land & the Heart, the organization has partnered with Threadbare Theatre Workshop to create where the river widens, a new play by, for, and with Wabanaki people. 

2022 Princess Grace Award Winners Announced


The Princess Grace Foundation has announced the 2022 Princess Grace Award winners, along with the recipients of the Princess Grace Foundation’s Advancement grants and the Grace Kelly Scholarship recipients.

Kate Russell Wins Princess Grace Award for Theater


Threadbare Theatre Workshop announces Maine-based theatremaker and Artistic Director Kate Russell as a 2022 Princess Grace Award winner. Russell was nominated for the award by Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.

Tree Planting Scheme Announced For CAMP ALBION at the Watermill


The Watermill Theatre commits to planting a tree for every audience member who comes to see the world premiere of CAMP ALBION. The new play by Watermill Playwright in Residence Danielle Pearson is currently playing at the Newbury venue until 16 July and focuses on environmental activism and the 1996 'Battle of Newbury'.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of CAMP ALBION at The Watermill


The world premiere of CAMP ALBION – a new play about environmental activism and the 1996 ‘Battle of Newbury’ - by Danielle Pearson, directed by Georgie Staight, and designed by Isobel Nicolson Camp Albion will play at The Watermill from Wednesday 6 July until Saturday 16 July. Check out photos here!

Threadbare Theatre Workshop Announces Free Open Workshop Series at Reversing Falls Sanctuary


Threadbare Theatre Workshop's core artists are in residence at Reversing Falls Sanctuary this summer. Esther Adams, Joshua McCarey, and Kate Russell are slowing down to connect with the Brooksville community and beyond through free workshops and offerings.

Full Cast Announced For CAMP ALBION at the Watermill


Full casting and creative team have been announced for the world premiere of CAMP ALBION, a new play by Danielle Pearson, directed by Georgie Staight, and designed by Isobel Nicolson.

SAMUEL ADAMS Celebrates Moms Brewing the American Dream


Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a philanthropic program that provides mentorship and capital to food and beverage entrepreneurs, is proud to announce its Mother’s Day initiative that will offer moms across the country with business trainings, advice and other physical benefits during a time of intensified pressure amidst the pandemic.

Threadbare Theatre Workshop Announces Outdoor Summer Season at Carding Brook Farm


Threadbare’s community-based productions will feature local citizens of all ages in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (August 5-8), and the premiere of Mackerel Sky (September 2-5), a new play by longtime Brooklin resident Jon Ellsworth. 

BWW Review: UNSHAKEABLE at Home Computer Screens


On Friday evening August 28, Santa Fe Opera screened a filmed performance of Joseph Illick and  Andrea Fellows Waltersa?? one-act opera UnShakeable, composed for the a?oeShakespeare 400a?? celebration in 2016. Meridian had lost her memory due to a pandemic of a?oeerasure,a?? but Wyatt still retained some memories of the past and his love for Meridian.

The 17th Annual Female Eye Film Festival Kicks Off Thursday


The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) returns for its 17th edition from November 7 to 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St. West. Industry Initiatives take place at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street West, Toronto Ontario Canada.

West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Seats For Spring 2019


Today, 30 July 2018, on the eve of Harry Potter's birthday, the anniversary of the world premiere and the start of the third year for the London Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, the Producers announce further tickets to be released for sale on 18 September 2018, at 11 GMT, for performances from 10 April - 28 July 2019. Tickets are priced from £15 per part and for every performance there are over 300 tickets at £20 or less per part.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at the New West End Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


The new West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child began performances at the Palace Theatre in London's West End on 23 May 2018. Jamie Ballard plays Harry Potter, Susie Trayling plays Ginny Potter and Joe-Idris Roberts plays their son Albus Potter. Thomas Aldridge plays Ron Weasley with Nicola Alexis as Hermione Granger and Helen Aluko as their daughter Rose Granger Weasley. Playing Draco Malfoy is James Howard with Jonathan Case as his son Scorpius Malfoy.

New Cast And New Tickets Announced For West End Production Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


Rehearsals began this week for the third West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start their performances at the Palace Theatre in London on 23 May 2018 following the final performance from the current cast on 20 May 2018.

BWW Interview: David Holloway Shepherds Santa Fe Apprentices


As director of the company's apprentice program since 2005, David Holloway is a veritable fount of knowledge

THE GUN SHOW, BABY BOOM and More Continue Inaugural Women in Theatre Festival


The inaugural Women in Theatre Festival (WiT) has announced its remaining performances. Scroll down for details! 

Photo Flash: First look at BABY BOOM at Theatre Row


As part of the Women in Theatre Festival, BABY BOOM by Lia Romeo is presented at Theatre Row in the Studio Theatre through July 24th. BroadwayWorld has your first look below!

Women in Theatre Festival Opens at Theatre Row


Project Y Theatre Company will open 2 weeks of new plays by women in New York City as part of the first annual Women in Theatre Festival (WiT), the festival that pushes past the notion of 'Gender Parity' by going 'Beyond Parity' with an entirely women-led lineup. For the inaugural year of the curated festival, there will be a run of new plays and performances by diverse women artists with July dates at  Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street) in the Studio Theatre.

Threadbare Theatre Workshop's OR, THE WHALE Opens This Week


On Thursday, October 22nd, 2015, the innovative Brooklyn theatre company Threadbare Theatre Workshop will kick off its inaugural season with the opening performance of ?or, The Whale?.

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